Do you have a sunny spot in your yard to plant a few seeds? A few fast-growing options are radishes and lettuce. How about herbs such as chives, parsley or rosemary? Herbs grow well in a pot on a sunny windowsill. And don’t forget one of those upside-down hanging tomato planters—they look funny but work […]
Your kids are watching you! Did you know that you have a big influence on your child’s food choices? So often parents are worried that their kiddos aren’t eating veggies, but when we drill down, we find that parents aren’t eating veggies regularly either!! Be a good role model by letting your kids see you […]
Do you take your kids on adventures? How about a trip to a maple syrup farm or farmer’s market or strawberry picking? What about fishing or sledding? As my kids got older they had less interest in taking an “educational field trip” with me, so I rebranded these trips as Forced Family Fun! FFF is […]
I often say to parents “I don’t work for the New England Dairy Council so I don’t care if your kiddo drinks cow’s milk or not.” This is true! However, I follow that with “But it’s important to me that your kiddo gets the nutrition from another source if they don’t like milk”. There are […]
Are there times when kiddos will be pickier than others? Yup! Between 18-24 months and again between 5-6 years old most children will be a little tougher to feed. Toddlers are programmed to say NO! and are learning that they are independent little beings. Saying “no” to foods that they ate just yesterday can be […]
Growing up, my siblings and I all had a glass of milk with our meals, making it easy to get the necessary Calcium, protein, fat, and Vitamin D we needed for growth and bone health. Calcium is the nutrient that most people associated with milk. Milk is also fortified with Vitamin D. Both Calcium & […]
Families sometimes wonder what it’s like working with me on feeding their picky eaters. How can I get their kiddo to eat when they feel like they’ve tried everything??? Working with me is not about me trying to get your kiddo to eat; it’s about meeting your child right where they are and figuring out […]
Did you know that 4 out of 5 of us do not eat the recommended servings of fruits and veggies each day? The Goal: 5 servings of fruits & vegetables. Think of a serving is about the size of your fist (about ¾-1 cup). Use the same estimation for your kiddo—a serving is the size […]
Does the word “Fiber” make you think of the geriatric crowd? Bring bran muffins and prunes to mind??? Nearly all of us would benefit from a bit more fiber in our day regardless of our age. Fiber bulks up stool and draws water into the intestines which makes pooping easier. Fiber also helps regulate blood […]
Got a teen that just isn’t in the mood to eat in the morning? You’re not alone! Many teens tell me that they just can’t stomach the idea of food early in the morning. The problem is that they’re heading off to school without the fuel (and nutrition) that their brain needs to function. When […]